BUFFALO, N.Y. – From the moment Alex Nylander walked to the draft stage in the Sabres’ arena, his goal was to make the building his home. He’s getting his best chance yet.

“I just want to show that I can be here,” the winger said Monday. “I know I’m ready for this.”

Nylander has never been shy about expressing his NHL desires. The No. 8 overall pick from 2016 is certain he’ll follow in the footsteps of his father, Michael, and his brother, William. After returning from injury last month in Rochester, he talked about playing well enough to earn a call-up and “not coming back down here.”

The reeling Sabres recalled the prospect over the weekend, and he’ll make his season debut Tuesday against Dallas. There are 14 games remaining and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Nylander in all of them.

Buffalo is merely playing out the string – and based on Saturday’s no-show in Colorado, “playing” is a relative term – so it...